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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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